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GJ53 KXT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,039 mi
Last recorded69,039 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 KXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,808 miles

Both cv gaiters perishing with age

Exhaust corroding with age

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,900 miles

Front discs worn but not excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread advise tracking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,905 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

offside front washer jet weak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,870 miles

rear exhaust box heavly corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f washer jet weak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,190 miles

free play in nearside front wheel bearing ( top to bottom movement )

offside front washer jet weak

rear exhaust box and rear joint starting to corrode etc

wipers smeering

Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,577 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,494 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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GJ53 KXT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ53 KXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ53 KXT registered?

GJ53 KXT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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